Danny Worsnop

Danny Worsnop

Danny Worsnop with Asking Alexandria at With Full Force Festival 2013
Background information
Birth name Daniel Robert Worsnop
Born 4 September 1990[1]
Beverley, England
Origin Yorkshire, England
Genres Metalcore, heavy metal, hard rock, rock
Occupation(s) Guitarist, singer
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 2008-present
Labels Roadrunner
Associated acts Asking Alexandria, We Are Harlot
Website danny-worsnop.allaxess.com

Danny Robert Worsnop (born 4 September 1990) is an English musician.He is the lead vocalist of hard rock band We Are Harlot[2] and former lead singer of the metalcore band Asking Alexandria. He has worked with artists such as I See Stars, With One Last Breath and Memphis May Fire providing guest vocals on several songs.[3] He is also in the process of writing a book, as well as recording a solo album.

Music career

2008-2015: Asking Alexandria

Main article: Asking Alexandria

Although Ben Bruce originally formed the band in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in 2006, after he realized that he wouldn't be able to achieve international success in Dubai, he moved to Nottingham in England in 2008 and reassembled the band with new members from the local area, including lead singer Danny Worsnop, who had moved into his flat apartment in York. He carried the name over due to not wanting to bother to come up with a brand new name, so he stuck with the old one.[4] When asked why he chose that particular name, he explained that "'Most bands have a pretty shit band name, so I just came up with something. I came up with Alexandria as a human name, because people relate to humans," although the reason for using the word 'asking' is not explained.[5]

The band released their first official debut album titled Stand Up and Scream in 2009 via Sumerian and Victory records, produced by Joey Sturgis.[6] Although it didn't chart in the UK, it did chart in the US, peaking at; 4 in the Top Heatseekers, 24 in the Top Hard Rock Albums and 29 in the Top Independent Albums.[7] The bands second album, titled Reckless and Relentless, was released in 2011 via Sumerian records, which again featured Joey Sturgis.[8] This time, the album did chart in the UK, peaking at 7 on the UK Rock Chart, and also charted in Australia at 30 on the Australian Albums Chart.[9][10] They released their third album, titled From Death to Destiny in 2013 via Sumerian Records and peaked in the US at 5 and the Top Hard Rock Albums at 1,[7] and also charted in the UK at 28 and in Australia at 11, making it their most commercially successful album to date.[11][12]

On 22 January 2015, Danny Worsnop announced on his departure from the band, stating that he wants what's best for the band hence his departure, and also to focus on his new band We Are Harlot, despite this departure the band will be touring and also recording a new album, despite no further announcements being made about his replacement.[13] Fans reacted to news in distress as they believe he was essential to the bands sound, while others where not surprised by his career move, some going as far to say he performs better with his new band We Are Harlot than he does with Asking Alexandria.[14] Worsnop himself has explained that he loved being a part of Asking Alexandria but he no longer wanted to create heavy music, stating that even if We Are Harlot didn't exist, he would have left the band anyway.[15] He further commented that he also grew apart from the rest of the band musically and had reached a point where he wanted to do different things, hence the change from a metal band to a hard rock band.[16]

2010-present: We Are Harlot

Main article: We Are Harlot

In multiple interviews Danny Worsnop mentioned this band and referred to it as 'Harlot', which he has explained that after touring with Asking Alexandria in 2013, he would be touring with this band and release an album, along with his solo album in the near future.[17] The band was formed 3 years prior to the events of 2014 after Worsnop and Jeff George formerly of Sebastian Bach, who shared the same lawyer Eric German, had met in Los Angeles on new years eve, and within two days the pair bonded and moved in together as room mates at Worsnops Beverley Hills home.[15]

After discussing their musical endeavours Worsnop invited Bruno Agra, formerly of Revolution Renaissance, and the three started to make demos based off of Agra's former band.[18][19] This was initially going to be used as material for Worsnop's solo album, but once they met Brian Weaver from Silvertide, who became part of the band after they advertised the role for a full-time bassist, it grew into the band.[18][20] The band released their debut album on 30 March 2015.[21] When asked if he preferred to perform with We Are Harlot or Asking Alexandria, Worsnop said that he disliked that question and that they are two opposites, with the statement "It's like comparing Aerosmith and Metallica."[22]

2011-present: Solo

Worsnop is to be releasing a solo album, however since announcement in 2011, only one song, titled 'Savior' has been released. He also released a 50 second clip of the song Photograph via YouTube.[23] In an interview with Artisan News Service Danny has said that he is expecting to release the album by Easter of 2014.[24] In a Facebook post on 20 December 2013, he also stated that he is working with producer Jay Ruston, and that the album will be released through Sumerian Records.[25] He has released a preview of a song titled 'I Run To you' on his official YouTube channel, whilst its full song is available to download on his website via subscription.[26]

Other ventures

2012-present: Writing

Worsnop has written an autobiography titled "Am I Insane?",[1] which has not been released yet. An excerpt of it was released on 31 July 2013.[1] In an interview with Wayde Flowerday of MusicReview.co.za, Danny stated that he had been working on the book for two years, and it should hopefully be ready by sometime in 2015.[27]

2013-present: Photography

In his biography on his website, he has stated that he is also a photographer and that he will be releasing some of his works on charity auctions at some point in the future.[28] Danny has said in a Facebook post that he is organising an auction for 2014.[25]

Discography


We Are Harlot

Studio albums

Asking Alexandria

Studio albums

Singles

Song Year Album
"Saviour" 2011 TBA
"Man in the Mirror" (Michael Jackson cover) 2013 Thriller: A Metal Tribute to Michael Jackson[29]
"I Run To you" 2014 TBA

Featured artist

Song Year Album Artist
"Wake the Dead" 2010 With One Last Breath EP[30] With One Last Breath
"Automatic Rewind" Crossroads: 2010 Bizzy Bone
"Frequencies" 2011 Frequencies[31] Eyes Like Diamonds
"Endless Sky" 2012 Digital Renegade I See Stars
"The Price Of Beauty" Ending Is the Beginning: The Mitch Lucker Memorial Show Suicide Silence
"Losing Sight" Challenger Memphis May Fire
"Sellouts" 2014 Savages Breathe Carolina
"Brother" Watch Me mixtape[32] Ronnie Radke

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Colwell, Matthew (31 July 2012). "Asking Alexandria frontman Danny Worsnop posts excerpt from autobiography, ‘Am I Insane?’". Alternative Press. Retrieved 7 August 2013.
  2. ↑ "Danny Worsnop starts new band". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
  3. ↑ "Danny Worsnop". allmusic.com. Allmusic. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  4. ↑ Wiederhorn, Jon. "Interview: Asking Alexandria". Guitarworld.com. Guitar World. p. 2. Retrieved 27 June 2014. Realizing he would never achieve international recognition in Dubai, Bruce moved on his own to Nottingham, England, in 2008, and after searching the internet for musicians found guitarist Danny Worsnop.
  5. ↑ "Interview with ben Bruce of Asking Alexandria". Independentphilly.com. Independent Philly. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  6. ↑ "Asking Alexandria Stand Up and Scream credits". Allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Asking Alexandria chart history". Billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  8. ↑ "Asking Alexandria Reckless & Relentless credits". Allmusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  9. ↑ "2011 Top 40 Rock & Metal Albums Archive 16th April 2011". Officialcharts.com. Official Charts. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  10. ↑ "Asking Alexandria - Reckless & Relentless (Album)". Australian-charts.com. Australian-charts. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  11. ↑ "Asking Alexandria chart history". Officialcharts.com. Official Charts. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  12. ↑ "Asking Alexandria - From Death To Destiny (Album)". Australian-charts.com. Australian-charts. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
  13. ↑ "Asking Alexandria frontman, Danny Worsnop, quits band". Kerrang.com. Kerrang!. Retrieved 23 January 2015.
  14. ↑ Ritchie, Andy. "The internet reacts to Danny Worsnop quitting Asking Alexandria". Rocksound.tv. Rocksound. Retrieved 12 March 2015.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Bird, Ryan (May 2015). "Not Without A Fight". Rock Sound (199) (Rock Sound). Rock Sound. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  16. ↑ Murray, PJ (April–May 2015). "We Are Harlot". Big Cheese (174) (Big Cheese). Big Cheese. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  17. ↑ "Asking Alexandria Frontman To “Take A Few Months Off” To Focus On Other Projects" (News Feed). Musicfeeds.com.au. MusicFeeds. 17 October 2013. Retrieved 1 March 2015. I’m gonna take a few months off from Asking and tour Harlot. It’s gonna be a weird transitional period where I’m trying to figure out the right balance for the schedules.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Bienstock, Richard (17 March 2014). "Guitarist Jeff George Talks Gear and Harlot, His New Band with Members of Asking Alexandria and Silvertide" (Interview). Guitarworld.com. Guitarworld. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  19. ↑ Monger, James. "Artist Biography by James Christopher Monger". AllMusic.com. AllMusic. Retrieved 16 March 2015. The band, which also features the talents of Silvertide bassist Brian Weaver and Revolution Renaissance drummer Bruno Agra...
  20. ↑ Travers, Paul (17 May 2014). "The Great British Riff Off!". Kerrang! (1517). p. 21.
  21. ↑ "We Are Harlot (Digital Download - Roadrunner Records #016861751500)". AllMusic. AllMusic.com. Retrieved 13 February 2015.
  22. ↑ McLaughlin, David (February 2015). "The Sounds Of 2015: We Are Harlot" (Magazine Arcticle). Rocksound (196): 44. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  23. ↑ "Danny Worsnop to release solo album". killyourstereo.com. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
  24. ↑ ((Release date for Danny's solo album)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2hgsj_VZJE|publishdate=8 October 2013)
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Danny Worsnop (20 December 2013). "Plans of 2014" (Facebook post). Facebook. Danny Worsnop. Retrieved 21 December 2013. Hey all, just a quick update...
  26. ↑ Worsnop, Danny. "Danny I Run to You". YouTube. Danny Worsnop. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
  27. ↑ "Interview: Asking Alexandria (Danny Worsnop) on Breasts, Superheroes and Dirty Jokes | MusicReview.co.za - South Africa's largest independent music site". MusicReview.co.za(user). MusicReview.co.za. Retrieved 8 May 2014.
  28. ↑ "Biography of Danny Worsnop" (Biography). http://danny-worsnop.allaxess.com/''. Danny Worsnop. 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013. Danny is also an avid photographer, keep your eye open for charity auctions of his work in the future.
  29. ↑ "'Thriller – A Metal Tribute To Michael Jackson': More Details Revealed". BlabberMouth.com. Blabber Mouth. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
  30. ↑ "With One Last Breath; Self-Titled EP". Ryan Wilkinson. Retrieved 10 June 2014.
  31. ↑ "Danny Worsnop Guest Vocals on Eyes Like Diamonds "Frequencies"". YouTube.com. Eyes Like Diamonds.
  32. ↑ "Ronnie Radkes Mixtape Website". RonnieRadkeMixtape. Ronnie Radke. Retrieved 25 December 2013.